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Name: Why Your Solenoid Needs a Diode - Collin’s Lab Notes #adafruit #collinslabnotes
Channel: Adafruit Industries
Description: Pointed to as an explanation of why solenoid coils need a protective diode, given to people driving solenoids from an Arduino or similar board.

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